Water Treatment Engineer – Wakefield

Future Select Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive water treatment company in Wakefield is seeking a highly skilled Water Treatment Engineer. The role involves disinfecting mains water systems, monitoring compliance with health and safety legislation, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in water treatment and be prepared to travel to various sites. Competitive salary and a company vehicle included.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on expertise

Company vehicle

A range of other benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working within the water treatment or water hygiene industry.
• Well versed in water treatment industry legislation.
• Prepared to travel to designated sites.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect mains water systems and perform remedial work.
• Monitor clients’ air and water systems for compliance.
• Conduct temperature monitoring and routine sampling.

Skills

Strong background in chemical, technical and water hygiene/water treatment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Competent in using the Microsoft Office package

Versatile, flexible and reliable

Job description

Job Overview

This expanding and forward‑thinking Water Treatment Company, operating on public and commercial contracts in and around Wakefield, is seeking a highly skilled Water Treatment Engineer. The role involves covering a wide range of sites – commercial, residential and industrial – and includes disinfection of mains water systems, monitoring of air and water systems, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Disinfect mains water systems, clean and descale tanks, change and replace tanks, and perform remedial work and flushing of systems.
• Monitor clients’ air and water systems and ensure they comply with current health and safety legislation.
• Carry out cleaning and chlorination on hot and cold water systems and cooling towers.
• Conduct temperature monitoring, routine sampling and analysis of water systems.
• Interpret results and maintain and install dosing systems.
• Provide accurate reports and maintain paperwork.
• Liaise with clients on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Strong background in chemical, technical and water hygiene/water treatment.
• Experience working within the water treatment or water hygiene industry.
• Well versed in water treatment industry legislation.
• Competent in using the Microsoft Office package.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Versatile, flexible and reliable, able to work independently under pressure.
• Prepared to travel to designated sites.

Benefits

Competitive salary depending on expertise, a company vehicle and a range of other benefits.